Computer & video games!

Usually I’m busy-busy, but this week, my law school (which is Jewish) had today and tomorrow off for Sukkot. Having caught up on work… I actually took last night and today (Tuesday) off to play some old computer games.

It made me reminisce a bit since it’s been ages since I was really a gamer., and it got me wondering what some of your favorite games are. I see those threads every once in awhile about starting a guild on some MMO world, so I know you’re out there.

I really enjoyed the micromanagement, empire-building games, and growing up they formed the bulk of my gaming time. Civ II, MOO II, Alpha Centauri/Alien Crossfire, they were just great. But my favorite game of all time…

Baldur’s Gate IIWow! Just wow. It was so immersive. I was never good at its battle system, but I managed to win once anyway. The down side is it permanently destroyed other RPGs for me, because they always pale in comparison.

I am a fan of Kingdom Hearts. It is Final Fantasy meets Disney...yeah, I know, I am a dork, lol.I also like Champions of Norath and Return to Arms(by the same company). It is an Everquest spin-off and is a great RPG in my opinion.

Final Fantasy fanatic here. Have played 1-12 and even played the online #11 for a few years.

I have always been a gamer and always will be. Mostly only play when I get home from work now (12am ouch).

Small list:FableKnights of the old republic 1 and 2Destroy All Humans 1 and 2TetrisSuper Mario (any)Pokemon (YES DAMNIT! I had to catch them all)Big Brain AcademyGrand Theft Auto 3 and 4Halo 1,2,and 3Masters of Orion 1 and 2Diablo 1 and 2Wii Sports

Yea, that's only a small list. If I list it all I would only show my former videogame addiction, which also contributed to my poor physical condition. Thank god I don't play them as much as I used to.

Oh! Final Fantasy... I never played them myself, but in college senior year, my roommate had a playstation console and would play FF7. I liked watching him play, we would talk about his strategy and the plot elements while I ostensibly tried to do homework. >_<

Yeah, you have to keep it in line... today I'm back to the real world

But, it's interesting hearing about all these titles you guys like! Wow, I've been left behind, lol

I play Warhammer Online right now. It's an excellent game if you're into PvP. I've played WoW before and though there's a lot I love about WoW, i think the PvP system in Warhammer is better. The only reason why I quit WoW is because I don't know anyone else who plays so if someone plays here lemme know I also love Soul Caliber and I loved City of Heroes/Villians (one of the best games ever INMO).

Satyricon331 saidUsually I’m busy-busy, but this week, my law school (which is Jewish) had today and tomorrow off for Sukkot. Having caught up on work… I actually took last night and today (Tuesday) off to play some old computer games.

It made me reminisce a bit since it’s been ages since I was really a gamer., and it got me wondering what some of your favorite games are. I see those threads every once in awhile about starting a guild on some MMO world, so I know you’re out there.

I really enjoyed the micromanagement, empire-building games, and growing up they formed the bulk of my gaming time. Civ II, MOO II, Alpha Centauri/Alien Crossfire, they were just great. But my favorite game of all time…

Baldur’s Gate IIWow! Just wow. It was so immersive. I was never good at its battle system, but I managed to win once anyway. The down side is it permanently destroyed other RPGs for me, because they always pale in comparison.

So, what do you play? Or even, what are your most hated games?

HOLY SHIT!

LOL, I actually just picked up playing BG2: SoA/ToB again after finishing Far Cry (really awesome water effects, i wonder how it is in Crysis now or in Crysis 2) & Star Wars: Republic Commando..

I enjoy customizability/immersion factor most of all in games.

I've enjoyed:

Homeworld 1 & 2Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Icewind Dale II Neverwinter Nights (not really, but at least it was DnD, the hordes of underdark expansion was the one i liked)Master of Orion IIIThe Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Deus Ex: Invisible WarThe original HalflifeRed Alert 2The FF seriesGrandia (kinda similar to FF, but with more animeish humor)The two Zelda games i've playedDiablo IIBlood OmenOperation FlashpointDemon StoneNo One Lives Forever (hilarious game, Team Fortress 2 seem to have copied it's quirky style from the NOLF series)

I'm really looking forward to being able to play Mass Effect, Crysis, The Witcher, Sins of a Solar Empire, and Fable 2 (two of my pro friends/coworkers in our mod made stuff for it... or was it Fable, I can't recall), but meh, PC can't handle it atm. Crysis especially is limiting it's player pool by being so goddamn high reqd!

I'm in Spellhold in BG2 now, and I can't find a way to defeat that Rakshasa, Ruhk, so I'm leaving him alone. :/ Plus Protection from Evil doesn't seem to make the Pit Fiend lose interest in me, hehe.

I'm still wondering if there is a way to make a gay romance in BG2. :/ A lesbian one is possible like in Mass Effect but seems like none of the male characters want to woo sexy moi. ROFL. Minsc is kinda cute. XD, but Valygar is hunky too bad he's such a fanatic against magic! Anomen is too erm... republican for my tastes.

P.S. if BG2 was your first DnD Forgotten Realms game, there are tons more out there. Greyhawk, Temple of Elemental Evil, Neverwinter Nights, Icewind Dale, Balder's Gate I, Icewind Dale II (recommended, very similar to BG2 though smaller in comparison to BG2's sheer complexity).

P.P.S. I'm getting Neverwinter Nights 2, same world as BG2 - Faerun, I think it even happens in the Sword Coast if I'm not mistaken, along Waterdeep. I hope it's better than NWN (whose engine sucked! >.<)